Laura Gascoigne

The killer satire of James Gillray

I emerged from this show breathless with astonishment at the daring of his attacks. The Georgians had a nerve. Are we losing ours?

‘Taking Physick; or The News of Shooting the King of Sweden!’, 1792, by James Gillray. Collection: B. Lemer

  • James Gillray: Characters in Caricature

    Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury, until 10 March

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